“Defeat the giant catfish and rescue Mami!”

Yellow fur, a chubby belly, short limbs, and a mysterious expression as if there is something hidden… .
The rambunctious cats are back.
This time, I'm secretly spying on Mr. Puppy baking pancakes at the campsite.
“Breakfast at the campsite sounds delicious, Meow.
“My stomach has been growling since last night, meow.”

At that moment, Mr. Mongmong leaves, saying he forgot the honey.
I asked Mami to pick mushrooms and wild strawberries for me.
The cats wait for the two to disappear and then approach the table piled high with pancakes.
“Just one bite, just one bite...” he said.

But it can't end with just one bite.
The cats were exchanging awkward glances after eating all the pancakes.
“Please save me―.
“Someone please save me—” A voice is heard shouting.
I listened carefully and it was Mami's voice.
Mami was floating down the river on a large lotus leaf.

The cats jump into the water without any regard for front or back, splash, splash, splash.
“Mami, I’ll save you right away, meow meow!” They shouted excitedly, but soon the kittens were swept away by the strong current… .
Will the kittens be able to get out of the river safely and rescue Mami?

The picture book that both children and adults eagerly await!

“Woodangtangtang Meow” is a popular picture book series that has sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
These eight kittens, who can never hold back their curiosity, must eat what they want to eat, and must do what they want to do, are just like our children.
Even though he knows he'll get in trouble if he gets caught by Mr. Mong, he gets into trouble every time because of the thrill of doing whatever he wants.
I think the secret to its long-term popularity is that its appearance fully satisfies children's desire to 'do whatever they want'.


But as the number of books increases by one each year, these troublemakers are also slowly 'growing up'.
In this book, Mami, the assistant of Mr. Mongmong who is in danger, has a very deep connection with cats.
We've been watching these mischievous creatures since the first book, "The Bakery is Bustling," and (even so) in the eighth book, "The Cake Got Big!", we help the cats, who have shrunk to the size of ants, return to their original forms.
Meanwhile, perhaps a kind of friendship has blossomed between Mami and the kittens? The moment the kittens hear Mami's cries for help, they leap into the water without hesitation.
And that's not all.
With the sole intention of saving Mami, he climbs mountains, cuts down large trees, and slides down cliffs on logs.


In the episode "Ice Cream is Frozen", baby penguin Penta saved the kittens from being frozen, and in the episode "The Cake Got Big!", Mami saved the kittens from being beaten by ants. In this episode, another friend appears who helps without expecting anything in return.
That guy is the beaver who went out to catch some breakfast food and ended up catching some cats.
By helping each other out with these friends, the cats gradually become 'big brothers'.
Of course, we can't forget Mr. Mongmong, who is constantly being beaten by cats, but who gives them the chance to turn back time and time again.

Our children, like kittens, will make mistakes and errors as they grow up.
But if you have an adult who gives you the opportunity to make mistakes and to make amends, mistakes and errors will never lead to failure.
As you reflect on your actions and consider the circumstances of others in the process of recovering from your mistakes, your thoughts will deepen and your heart will become broader.
Just like the cats have always done.


It was only in the eleventh story that the kittens finally heard Mr. Mongmong say, “Thank you.”
But the cats' habit of doing something and then seeing it again will not disappear overnight.
I'm already curious to see what kind of trouble Mr. Mongmong will get himself into in the next story.